Panama

Travel Alert--Remember to take passports to any of the Caribbean, Central American, Mexican, and Canadian locations. Even children traveling with their parents need passports.

Panama is a once in a lifetime trip with shopping, gaming in its casinos, birding and searching out tropical plants in the jungles, watching the volcanoes, fishing, and playing at the beaches on two coasts-Pacific and Atlantic. No trip to Panama in Central America is complete without going through the historic Panama Canal. Visitors to Panama are awestruck by the tropic rainforests which are both beautiful and pristine. Panama also is known for its music which is a blend of the tropical Spanish and African influences. Fabulous resorts and historic trails of Christopher Columbus and Balboa await modern-day explorers. Agri-tourists can see how coffee, banana, citrus, and sugar are produced while eco-tourists find unique places to explore. After a full day of exploring, visitors to Panama as well as the Panama Canal and Panama City enjoy local tropical rum drinks.

Belize

Beautiful Belize, which is only a short hop from Mexico, is a blend of Mayan history, pristine beaches, volcanoes, waterfalls, and tropical forests-as well as the Great Barrier Reef. Belize has a perfect climate for adventurers including, eco-tourist who want to find exotic plants and birds. Belize is becoming a favorite vacation destination for families and retirees.

Other Caribbean vacation suggestions:

1. While in Panama, visit its off-shore Pacific islands.
2. Plan a Mayan historical vacation, visiting Mayan cultural entities throughout Central America.
3. Charter a sailboat to hop around the Caribbean.
4. Plan a romantic Caribbean honeymoon at one of the many exotic resorts.